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Agility & Running Skills
1 Vs 1 Work in pairs Coach calls out a number and...
1 vs 1 race two lines of players opposite each other in 2 lines. ...
Agility cones From the start position, run out to the centre set...
Agility Fitness Drill Set up the practice as shown above. 40m x...
Agility Slalom The first player runs around the red cone and back...
Agility Slalom - Race Set up the cones as shown. 12 Cones with...
Agility test 2. From the start position, run forwards out of the...
Agility test 2. From the start position, run forwards out of the...
Alignment - Running as a group Working in groups of up to 4, players spaced approximately...
Ankle Rotations Simple ankle rotations in a clockwise direction. ...
Ball around the head. Handle the ball around the head in a clockwise...
Ball around the hips. Simple movement of handling the ball around the...
Ball around the hips. Simple movement of handling the ball around the...
Ball under legs. Handling the ball under each leg at a time. Bring...
Beat the runner Passing Warm-Up The aim is put pressure on...
Box agility running Players line up in two groups on the first cone....
Calf stretch.Click for more...
Call the pass! 3 + 1 Players work in groups of 4, with one ball per group. ...
Cat and Mouse Players stand back to back and await the coach's...
Catching the ball between the legs. Knees slightly bent and feet apart. Start...
Change of pace (Speed) Individually Random cones of different...
Channels1) Run down channels 1/2 / 3/4 pace. 2) No forward...
Continuous Attacking Groups of four, 1 attacker and three defenders Coach...
cross over running5 x 5m grid, size can vary according to ability. Player...
Fast Feet Drill The ball carrier from each end runs out and has...
Fast Feet Drill The ball carrier from each team runs out to the...
Fast Footwork Setup as shown. 2 groups with one ball...
Fast running and Fast hands Mark out a channel about 10 meters in length, with...
Figure of 8 between the legs. Knees slightly bent and feet apart. Handle...
Forward sprints / Backward sprints. Set-up drill area as shown. Players line up...
Grids part 5Put a number of cones in the grid. Players have to...
Grids part 5 (Variation)Player have to swerve round one cone and give a pass...
Groin stretch.Click for more...
Hamstring stretch.Click for more...
Hip rotations. Standing shoulder width apart, rotate the hips...
Hit the colours On balls of feet Start at top of triangle ...
kick and catch. starting on the line, kick (from hands) the ball...
kick and catch. starting on the line, kick (from hands) the ball...
Narrow - Wide Channel Groups of 4 One ball per group In...
Neck stretches.Click for more...
Pass and run Set-up a 10 meter grid with a player on each corner. ...
Press-upClick for more...
Quad Stretch Pull your top foot toward your buttocks, keeping...
Quick Hands Drills Hold the ball between your legs, one hand behind,...
Relays1) Run out to line - score a try - run back.(1b) Same...
Relays continued 1) Run out to a cone - round cone back to the team ...
Rolling the ball along the ground. starting on the line, roill the ball out along...
Rolling the ball along the ground. Starting on the line, roill the ball out along...
round and round Players in 4 or 5 set out the cones as shown on...
Running Angles.Player A carries ball forward, B calls for (long or...
Running from DepthNo of players: 4 per grid, max. 20. Balls per group:...
Shoulder Flex with Ball Involve a ball in your warm-up. Get players...
Shoulder rotations. Slowly rotate the shoulders backwards. Reverse...
Shoulder stretch. Raise one arm at shoulder height and pull in front...
Shoulder stretch. Bring both arms in front of the body. Flex...
Shoulder stretch. Raise both arms up to shoulder height. Keeping...
Shuttle run. Start lying on the ground (in a down press-up position)...
Side step Set up as shown in diagram Groups of 3 in...
Speed Pass 8 in each group. 6 in the playing area...
Spinal twist. Sit with left leg straight, bend the right leg,...
Split Drill with Trailer 3Equipment Required: Bump Pads, Balls, Cones. On...
Straight line drop Two lines (1 line working, 1 line resting). The...
Swerve Setup as shown in diagram Groups of 2 in...
Switch Groups of 2. 1 ball per group. Run...
The Three S Drill (Speed, Swerve and Sidestep) Coach calls a number, that player acts as a defender....
Throw and catch. Starting on the line, throw the ball out 5 meters...
Throwing ball between legs.Click for more...
Throwing ball into air. Throw the ball straight up into the air above the...
Touch down and back Players stand in a line with the ball in the hands...
Tricept stretch. Raise one arm up in the air and flex the arm back...
Truck and Trailer Groups of two one ball per group First...
Union Jack Divide the players so that they are spread equally...
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/drills/Rugby/Ball-Presentation/jsonIndex.jsp
/drills/Rugby/Catching/jsonIndex.jsp
/drills/Rugby/Coaching-tool/jsonIndex.jsp
/drills/Rugby/Contact-Skills/jsonIndex.jsp
/drills/Rugby/Decision-making/jsonIndex.jsp
/drills/Rugby/Defensive-Patterns/jsonIndex.jsp
/drills/Rugby/Handling/jsonIndex.jsp
/drills/Rugby/Kicking/jsonIndex.jsp
/drills/Rugby/Lineout/jsonIndex.jsp
/drills/Rugby/Match-Related/jsonIndex.jsp
/drills/Rugby/Maul/jsonIndex.jsp
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Passing
1-2-3-4In groups of 4 or 5. Number the players from 1...
Beat the defenceOffence (blue), line out in one deep line. Defence...
Crossover relay2 balls, 4 cones Player with ball opposite...
Drop Off4 cones with 2 balls.Players start running...
Fan out and passIn fours, each group with a ball. On front...
Fitness PassingPlayers get into groups of 5, with a player standing...
Grids part 34 balls - pass ball to next person on cone to left...
Grids part 4Put one player in grid about 2 metres in. Pass...
Grids part 6Same exercises but use smaller groups and six...
Handling SkillsIn pairs, stand facing each other, 3m apart. Pass...
Handling warm up drill - progression1) First player runs outside cone and passes back...
Hands up / Hands DownSet up the players in a circle. All players...
Heads up PassingPlayers work in groups of 4, with 1 ball per group....
Individual ball carrying 1.Carry the ball in a high position and try to engage...
Individual ball carrying 2.Carry the ball in a high position and try to engage...
Individual ball carrying 3.Carry the ball in a high position and try to engage...
Individual ball carrying 4.One of the coaches passes the ball to one of the...
Jog and Pass1) Side by side. 2) Jog to far end of grid...
Kicking switch3 grids: 10x30 Number of players: (up to...
Lateral PassLook at the ball carrier Get hands up to...
Left to right with a switchPlayers in pairs with a ball between them. The...
Loop PassThe ball carrier (A) runs straight in a line and...
L-Shaped PassingHave the players line up in an L shape, about 2...
Many handsLots of fast passing and overlapping from all your...
Pass across the line1 ball, 20m x 20m grid and 4 Groups. 2...
Pass and follow in a gridThe first player runs into the grid and then passes...
Pass and runSet-up a 10 meter grid with a player on each corner....
Passing circlePlayers are positioned as shown in the diagram....
Passing left to rightStrong grip, thumbs are out, hold the ball high...
Passing right to leftStrong grip, thumbs are out, hold the ball high...
Pass InvadersSplit the team into two groups.The players...
Pass within a channelSet up the 10m x 40m Grid as shown.4 cones...
Periperal VisionX throws ball up and A must the pass the 2nd ball...
Pop, roll, down, up and gutPlayers line up opposite each other in two lines.One...
QuickhandsThe first player runs out with the ball to the first...
Relays continued1) Run out to a cone - round cone back to the team...
Right to left with a switchPlayers in pairs with a ball between them. The...
Rotation DrillsVariation: Equipment Required: Balls Pass to a...
Round and RealignOn GO, the group moves towards the cone, pop passing...
Round and Realign - with defenderOn GO, the group moves towards the cone, pop passing...
round and roundPlayers in 4 or 5 set out the cones as shown on...
Round the circle PassingEach group forms a circle with players about 1m...
Scrum PassRear foot close to the ball Crouch down bending...
Scrum PassRear foot close to the ball Crouch down bending...
Smooth passing - Working in 4sFour players start to run across the grid passing...
Split Drill with Trailer 3 Equipment Required: Balls, Cones Player A passes...
Square DrillBall starts on the right/simple hands. When...
Standing and Passing1) 5m apart 2) After each catch - pass ball around...
Standing and Passing - Variation1) Jog and pass. 2) Run and pass. Progression:...
Star WarsThe aim of this game is to introduce the idea of...
Ten passes then...Make 10 passes then: 1) Make figure 8 between...
Under Load 2 ball practicePlayer 1 carries a ball in their left hand.Player...
Union Jack EatlyTwo balls, 1 with Player A the other with player...
Up and down the line1) Run out to far cone and back - 1/2 pace - no...
Vary the distanceIn groups of 4 - 1 ball straight hands across. on...
Zig Zag RelayThe player with the ball passes to the next player...
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Ruck
Attack hit floor and roll1 player with a pad rest of the players with a ball...
Counter RuckCondition the drill in favour of 1 team, in this...
Going to ground and ruckingTwo players from the same side run with the ball...
Introduction to ruckIn small teams, play a modified game where if the...
Mini RuckGroups of fiveThree attackers try and...
Progression in ruckIn groups of four, the ball carrier runs out, turns...
Ruck 5Turn before contactControl movement to...
Ruck - Coming through the gate 1.4 blue players must try and defend with shields...
Ruck Defence5 v 5 plus a scrum half Coach controls defence with...
Ruck - FullTake contact on own terms If no close...
Ruck, HoldBall carrier goes to ground and places ball...
RuckingNumber of players: Groups of 4 and two groups of...
Ruck Over, PickupBall carrier goes to ground and places ballSupport...
Ruck, SetupContactGo to groundPresent ...
Ruck, Setup, StealPlayer 1 runs out with ball but player 2 has stepped...
Touch Ruck GameGroups of 105 v 5 match, after each touch...
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/drills/Rugby/Ruck-Clear-Out/jsonIndex.jsp
/drills/Rugby/Scrum/jsonIndex.jsp
Tackling
1 vs 1 Tackle PracticeClose down the space quickly, make yourself big....
Bulldog on kneesSimple game for teaching tackling when on your knees....
Capture and Escape - Evasion and Tackling GameSet up a wide pitch, with cones on the half way...
Channal BallThis game is designed to teach the players about...
Crouch TacklePlayers stand 5 metres apart, only the attacking...
Dont get taggedTeams of 3 against 1 Defender. The team of...
Double Tag RugbyTackler must remove both tags simultaneously
Jail Break (game).Split the group into two even teams, preferably...
Jogging tackleThe player with the ball jogs in a straight line...
Landing in a tackle.Correct way of going down with the ball in a tackle....
Quick succesive tackling (game)Static tackling. Every time the player with...
RealignThe first player moves forwards, makes contact with...
Rugby PinballThis game is designed to teach the players about...
Running side tackleStarting with their backs to one another, two players...
Shadowing - Follow the signsThe group is split in half. The coach is...
Single Tag rugbyStart the session with a game of single Tag ru...
Static tackling on kneesBasic tackling skills.Tackle to start in...
Static tackling on knees.Basic tackling skills. Tackler to start...
TackleApproach the tackle at paceMove to good...
TackleStart with this simple tackling drill with no resistance...
TackleGood low position Head up, chin off chest, tighten...
Tackle ApproachPlayers 3m apart  slightly crouched One...
Tackle ContactPlayers 3m apart  slightly crouched One...
Tackle practiceTeams of 3 one team with ball.Start with...
Tackle RelayClick for more...
Tackling 2Close down space quickly, make yourself big, keep moving...
Tackling in grid (game).Working in a grid.Start both players half...
Tackling on knees game.2 Players to a grid. Player with ball starting...
Tackling on knees (with direction).Player with ball walking on knees and the tackler...
Tackling on knees (with direction).Player with ball walking on knees and the tackler...
Tackling practiceBalls and conesIn a 10m grid, two teams on...
Tackling (static).Tackler to stand in a squat position.Player...
Tackling (static).Click for more...
Tackling with player with ball standing.Tacklers head behind the players with the ball...
Walking side tackle.Player with ball walking in a straight direction,...
Walking tackleThe player with the ball walks slowly in front of...
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Eifion Highes
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